Alpha RonanWhen Delaney and the rest arrived a little after sundown the next day, Kai and I sat on one of the balconies, looking over the front yard. We watched as Delaney hightailed out of the car, barely saying a goodnight to Carter."Something is wrong with her," I told Kai, getting up to intercept her before she reached her room."Or maybe she is just in a hurry to find us. I'm sure she has missed us just as we have," Kai stated, taking his sweet time to stand up. He was always the positive one, but in this, I could tell that Del wasn't okay. Call it a hunch or a mate's bond, but I truly felt it.By the time we got to our wing, she had already gotten inside her bedroom. We knocked and even tried to push the door, but she had locked it from inside. Eventually her soft yet broken voice came through, telling us that she wanted to be left alone.Kai and I marched down to Carter's quarters, barely holding ourselves fucking together. "I swear if he did something to Delaney, this will b
DelaneyBy the time I woke up, Carter was long gone, and so was my father. The house was quiet, save for the shower, the blow-dryer, the toaster, the coffee maker, and everything else I used or touched as I got ready for Carter's dad's send-off."Delaney, get your ass out here unless you want us to be late." Nyra's voice invaded my mind, startling me. I ran down the stairs, smiling when she waved at me from the passenger's door hurrying me up, Elias behind the wheel."You seem awfully happy on a sad morning," I pointed out as I slipped into the backseat. "Good morning, Elias," I greeted, earning a playful pout from Nyra."You just greeted him alone. Hellooo, is he the only person here? And yes, I am happy," she giggled, giving Elias a dreamy look."Did you say hi to me when you mind-linked me?" She shrugged, turning to look at me over her seat. "Aaand...that look, I know it," I pointed out, winking at her suggestively."No, you don't." She dragged the words, leaning over to give Elias
DelaneyI could barely close my eyes without my father's harsh words replaying in my mind. I had tried every sleeping position, but my mind, although saturated, wouldn't let me rest. My wolf was restless, demanding to go back to our mates. Maybe stepping out on the balcony for some fresh air would help. I didn't bother picking up a robe as the cold air hit me, raising goosebumps on my skin.The sound from crickets and other small animals acted like a distraction. I looked around, and lo and behold, there were two men standing right below my balcony. Obviously guards, either situated there by my father to ensure I didn't jump over the balcony again or by Elias since he wasn't around. Either way, they were there to ensure I stayed indoors, and just like that, I decided to go back inside.As I was sitting on the bed, a light knock sounded on my door. I snapped my eyes towards it, a knot forming in my stomach. "I don't want to talk to you, Dad," I stated, pressing my teeth together."It's
DelaneyElias drove us in one of the alpha kings SUVs with Nyra sitting in the passenger seat, while I sat in the backseat with Carter quietly. I didn't know the right words to say to him to console him and give him some peace of mind. So I just held his hand, occasionally giving it a gentle squeeze. With Nyra giving him direction, Elias managed to take us directly to Carter's place."I don't know whether I can do this," Carter whispered when we stepped out of the SUV, his eyes watering as he looked at their house. My father stood outside waiting in a quiet vigil, with a couple of Carter's neighbours and friends, with the porch lights on. He was the only child, and what made it even worse was that his parents were the only children. His grandparents were long gone, so that left him totally without immediate family."Right now I know it feels so hard, but you are strong," I soothed. "And I am here for you, no matter what, okay?" I managed a smile as my dad walked over. He first hugged
Delaney"Absolutely not!" Kai stood, his upper lip curling."What is the meaning of this, Nyra?" Elias joined in, blinking at his mate, who was standing beside me, shifting on her feet. We had interrupted our mates and Maribel in the alpha kings' study, announcing that we would be accompanying Carter to our pack."Are you girls out of your fucking minds?" Ronan asked, pinning a fierce stare on us."Do you really expect us to let you leave this place with Carter, the very same one who took you straight to rogues?" Elias chuckled, looking at my mates."We didn't come to ask," I spoke, nudging Nyra to stop fidgeting. "We came to let you know that we are leaving.""You are not going anywhere," Kai calmly said."Carter just found out that the body dumped in our pack is his dad. We are his friends, for goodness sake, he can't just go all the way back home alone," Nyra muttered, her gaze directed at Elias."Surely you can't be that heartless," I whispered, imagining Carter going through that
Delaney"Is there something you are not telling us?" Kai posed as we drove to the mansion after the bodies were carried to the town and messages sent out for identification. If someone could identify any of the rogues, then we could at least try and trace their origins.The alpha kings had canvassed the outside grounds, with me trailing behind them, trying to find dark magic. And I did; I felt it a few meters from the borders, not the failed one on the rogues, but something else, darker and icier."N-o," I denied, lifting one shoulder."You would tell us anything, right?" Ronan asked, making me swallow subtly as I nodded. My palms were beginning to sweat, and the urge to tap my feet on the car' floor was almost getting the best of me.The moment I stepped out of the car, I felt as if I could finally breathe, like in the car I had been confined without enough air. Elias was right outside the steps, standing with Maribel, Nyra, and even Carter. Ronan let out a low growl when he laid his